Brian Van't Hul

Brian Van't Hul is an American film technician who specializes in visual effects working for Weta Digital and Weta Workshop .

Life

Van't Hul studied film, television, and photography at Montana State University . By Forrest Gump and three collaborations with director Peter Jackson ( The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship , The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King ) was followed in 2005 his biggest success with King Kong in also directed by Jackson, for which he received a BAFTA Award and an Oscar .

Filmography (selection)

Visual effects

• 1994: Forrest Gump
• 1994: Unveiling (Disclosure)
• 1997: Contact
• 2001: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship (The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring)
• 2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers)
• 2003: Master & Commander : The Far Side of the World
• 2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King)
• 2004: I, Robot
• 2005: King Kong
• 2009: Coraline

Special effects

• 2005: The Legend of Zorro (The Legend of Zorro)

Camera and electrics

• 1993: Nightmare Before Christmas (The Nightmare Before Christmas) (camera assistant)
• 1996: James and the Giant Peach (camera and light)

Awards

• 2006: BAFTA Award : Award in the Best Visual Effects category for King Kong
• 2006: Oscar : Award for Best Visual Effects for King Kong

Web links

• Brian Van't Hul in the Internet Movie Database (English)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ laika.com Brian Van't Hu